More than 150,000 underwater explosives used to deter seals at Tasmanian salmon farms since 2016
Salmon companies operating in Tasmanian marine areas deployed almost 1,800 explosives in first half of 2026, government figures reveal Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast More than 150,000 underwater explosives have been used to deter seals at Tasmanian salmon farms since 2016, according to new government data. Department of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE Tas)…
More than 150,000 underwater explosives have been used to deter seals at Tasmanian salmon farms since 2016. According to government data from the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (NRE Tas), salmon companies have been using these explosives to protect their fish farms.
In the first half of 2026, almost 1,800 underwater explosives were deployed for this purpose. This information comes from data released by NRE Tas.
The use of these explosives is a method employed by salmon companies operating in Tasmanian marine areas to deter seals.
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